Missed Connections (2023) Ending Revealed – Will Mae marry Norman?

In the 2023 Netflix film “Missed Connections,” we explore the ending, so beware of spoilers ahead.

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The story follows Mae, a hopeless romantic, who has a chance encounter with a man named Norman at a grocery store.

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Intrigued by this encounter, Mae uses an app to track down Norman, hoping he could be the one to help her move on from her ex-boyfriend.

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Mae’s intense focus on fate and destiny in her romantic life puts a strain on her connection with Norman.

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She becomes overly enthusiastic about falling in love quickly, disregarding his feelings in the process.

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Living in her own fantasy world takes its toll, and eventually, Mae realizes that she is hurting herself by not seeing the reality of the situation with Norman.

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